Camshaft timing belt (Engine - T Series)

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

Service repair no - 12.65.17

CAUTION: This check must be carried out at the service intervals specified in the Service maintenance Check Sheet and whenever carrying out any repair which requires the timing belt to be disturbed. Pay particular attention for signs of belt splitting at the base of teeth.

Inspect

1. Remove camshaft timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.

2. Using a socket and extension bar on crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate crankshaft a sufficient number of turns to enable timing belt to be inspected.

CAUTION: Never use the camshaft gear, gear retaining bolts or timing belt to rotate the crankshaft.

3. Check timing belt for condition, renew any timing belt showing signs of oil contamination, cracking, fraying or splitting at base of teeth, See Repairs.

CAUTION: Cause of oil contamination, if present, must be rectified.

4. Fit camshaft timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.